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Campfire Banana Splits

Campfire Banana Splits

Name: Campfire Banana Splits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 large bananas, unpeeled, stems removed; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Rating: 4.52 stars

181 Ratings
151 Reviews
9 Photos

This was a recipe from my old Girl Scouting days. A very easy recipe for all ages that needs little adult supervision. Great for sleep-overs and backyard camping trips.

By Toni Boncella Blyth

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

8 mins

total:

18 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

6 large bananas, unpeeled, stems removed
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the grill for high heat.

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Step 2

Spray 4 sheets of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap bananas, with cooking spray.
Step 3

Slice the peel of the banana from stem to bottom, while slicing the banana inside lengthwise. The bananas can be cut into slices instead if you like, (while still in the peel) for easier handling later.
Step 4

Carefully open the banana just wide enough to place the chocolate chips and marshmallows inside the peel with the banana. Stuff with as much of the chocolate chips and marshmallows as desired.
Step 5

Wrap the bananas with the aluminum foil and place on the grill or directly in the coals of a fire. Leave in long enough to melt the chips and the marshmallows, about 5 minutes. Unwrap bananas, open the peels wide, and eat with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

545.1 calories; protein 4.7g 9% DV; carbohydrates 106.2g 34% DV; fat 17.3g 27% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 46.7mg 2% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (151)

Most helpful positive review

ROBY

01/03/2005

these are spectacular...but just so everyone knows eating bananas while camping will increase the amount of mosquito bites! Read More

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(74)

Most helpful critical review

Pat

01/25/2004

These were terrible. I won't ever try these again they tasted like melted plastic. Maybe I did something wrong. I don't think cooked banana peels are very edible. Read More

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(13)

181 Ratings

5 star values: 129
4 star values: 31
3 star values: 12
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 4

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ROBY

01/03/2005

these are spectacular...but just so everyone knows eating bananas while camping will increase the amount of mosquito bites! Read More

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(74)

mismamac

02/19/2007

This recipe is so good!! Rather than placing on grill I place mine in the oven on 350 for just a couple of mintues or until the marshmallows are toasted/browned. 2 thumbs up!! Read More

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(64)

Karen Smith

01/06/2006

These are wonderful! A nice change from s'mores. We do sometimes add peanutbutter also for an extra gooey treat. Read More

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(41)

James Lindley

12/08/2003

When I counseled Church camps in the 70's we called these banana boats. Ours were slightly different. We left the stem attached and cut a wedge the length of the banana leaving the peel attached on the stem end. Then we would fill the opening with pieces of a chocolate candy bar and marshmallows and cover with the piece of peel before cooking in the fire. Equally good and equally messy. Read More

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(34)

Idealnut

05/05/2006

Mmmmmmm! We just got back from a camping trip and we have fallen in love with this recipe. It's delicious! My husband said that he wants to make this at home in the oven! The only thing I would do different next time is stuff the marshmallows in first because they were all over the aluminum foil and not in the banana. Thanks for a great idea. Read More

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(34)

Chrissy DeCosmo Fessler

06/01/2005

These were so cool! Even my hubby who normally doesn't have dessert was curious enough to try one of these then he went to work and told everyone so now I have to make copies of this recipe. The bananas were a little tricky to stuff but worth it. I recommend also using nonstick foil as well with these! Read More

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MINNESOTAMOM

10/11/2003

Let these cook slow and make sure they melt! Eat with a spoon for an excellent treat. We camp a lot through the summer and this is a great change of pace and mom's way to sneak in some extra fruit! For those reading other reviews OF COURSE YOU DON'T EAT THE PEEL!!! scoop the filling out! Read More

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ANGELKITTEN1

05/31/2005

I tried this while camping this weekend and our guests LOVED it. I used peanut butter & milk chocolate chips and it was awesome. Everyone kept saying we needed some ice cream whipped cream and cherries and it would be complete. I think I will try butterscotch chips next time. Thanks for a great recipe!! Read More

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Pat

01/25/2004

These were terrible. I won't ever try these again they tasted like melted plastic. Maybe I did something wrong. I don't think cooked banana peels are very edible. Read More

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(13)

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these are spectacular...but just so everyone knows eating bananas while camping will increase the amount of mosquito bites!

This recipe is so good!! Rather than placing on grill I place mine in the oven on 350 for just a couple of mintues or until the marshmallows are toasted/browned. 2 thumbs up!!

These are wonderful! A nice change from s'mores. We do sometimes add peanutbutter also for an extra gooey treat.

These were terrible. I won't ever try these again they tasted like melted plastic. Maybe I did something wrong. I don't think cooked banana peels are very edible.